1. 2 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     WR = 2st Enduro & CR = 2st Cross

250-500cc my 2008 WR250 Review

Discussion in '2 Stroke' started by RIDER196, Oct 13, 2008.

  1. RIDER196 Husqvarna
    B Class

    I raced the wr at the Powerline gncc yesterday in vet C. I own a 06 ktm 300 xc that is dialed in perfectly for me. I wanted to race the bike becuase I am considering buying a husky for 09.

    I thought the motor was absolutly amazing. It has a flywheel weight on it, not sure what weight. The motor pulled very hard and reminded me of my 300 with slightly less lower end power. I was extremely impressed. Note, I am 6'3" and weigh 225 lbs.

    The front break was far better then my ktm.

    What I really couldnt stand were the forks, they were way, way to stiff and didnt seem to soak anything up. I actually pulled off the track and backed off on the rebound, it helped a little bit.

    I thought the bike was more stable over all and turned better. Seemed like it was easier for me to rail burns and carve quick turns.

    I am not sure what the weight difference is on the two bikes but the wr seemed very nimble.

    From what I understand the 09 is getting 50mm forks along with other minor changes,
    RIDER196, Oct 13, 2008
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  2. Coffee CH Owner

    Location:
    Between homes - in ft Wayne IN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2006 TE250, 2013 TR650 Terra - sold
    Thank you very much for your review, sounds like a Husky may be in your future :thumbsup:
    Coffee, Oct 13, 2008
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  3. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    Your right on, a great bike with some horrible forks. Send them to Les at LT-racing and they will be butter. Your size and weight... just tell Les you want the Ken Harding treatment and you'll be good to go.
    Motosportz, Oct 14, 2008
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  4. RIDER196 Husqvarna
    B Class

    I heard they are putting the 50mm forks on the 09, can anyone confirm that? How much better are the 50mm forks?
    RIDER196, Oct 14, 2008
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  5. surfer1100 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Ottawa, CAN
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    09 WR250, Memories of past tiddlers.
    Other Motorcycles:
    TM-01 EN 125, 03 125 MX, 09 EN 155
    I thought the 08 came with 50's? Either way if the bike was brand new the forks weren't broken in, it takes several rides for them to soften up.
    surfer1100, Oct 14, 2008
    #5

  6. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
    The 50mm forks on my 08 TXC450 are light years ahead in design and performance IMHO. Still might need revalved but in the end you will have some AWESOME forks.
    Motosportz, Oct 14, 2008
    #6

  7. raisrx251 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Virginia
    2009 WR 250/300 will have the standard "TE" 50mm fork, not the twin chamber style that are on the TC/TXC. I thought the '08 WR 250 had the 50mm on it as well. It is a great bike and am keeping my 2007.
    raisrx251, Oct 14, 2008
    #7

  8. Yanni23 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Waynesville, NC
    I've got the 50's on my 2006 WR250, with FBF billet clamps. It's stiff as he%#.

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    Yanni23, Dec 30, 2008
    #8